Homework Help relieves summervacationitis

Before we dive into summervacationitis, a reminder to get your tickets to the Rotary Club of Sandpoint’s “A Novel Night Gala” by going to NovelNightGala.org. Now onto the dread summervacationitis ...

Are your kids starting to display symptoms of summervacationitis; that condition that sets in just after spring break? Symptoms include an overwhelming urge to be outside and difficulty focusing on school work.

We are all prone to the condition, but it is especially dangerous for students. With less than two months left in the school year, students may be tempted to coast through the end of the semester, resulting in devastating effects to the report card.

Fortunately, a new program at the library might save students from the painful effects of the condition.

Homework Help, a weekly study session held at the library, offers middle and high schoolers a quiet place to do their homework. Students can work together or alone, and staff will be available for help with basic questions.

The program is not a tutoring session, but it does provide an opportunity for kids to focus on their schoolwork without added distractions.

“The real draw is that students can collaborate and help each other as needed,” said Morgan Gariepy, Youth Services librarian.

Home-work Help is a drop-in program. Students do not need to register or commit to regular attendance. It is held weekly on Mondays at 3 p.m. in the Rude Girls Room at the Sandpoint Library. It is not a cure for summervacationitis, but it does relieve painful the symptoms until a cure becomes available.

All of the following classes and events take place at the Sandpoint Library, 1407 Cedar, unless otherwise indicated.

• Saturday, April 15 — Computer class on Microsoft Publisher basics, 8:15 a.m. sharp. Learn to create professional looking brochures, newsletters and other documents. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Class held at the East Bonner County Library District’s Sandpoint Branch, 1407 Cedar. Information: 263-6930.

- Monday, April 17 — Homework Help, 3 p.m. Geared for high school and middle school students, program is led by library staff and volunteers. Quiet study space with peer-to-peer collaboration.

- Monday, April 17 — Pajama Storytime, 6:30 p.m. Bring your family and your favorite stuffie for bedtime stories at the library, 1407 Cedar.

- Tuesday, April 18 — Mother Goose Reading & Singing, 10:15 a.m.; for ages 0-3.

- Tuesday, April 18 — Preschool Story Time, 11 a.m.; for ages 2-5.

- Tuesday, April 18 — Make It at The Library, 3 p.m. Kids and families create with robotics, Arduinos, needlework, Legos and other projects.

- Wednesday, April 19 — Clark Fork Stories and More, 10:30 a.m.; stories, crafts, prizes and snacks for kids ages 3-8. Program is held at the East Bonner County Library District’s Clark Fork branch, 601 Main.

- Wednesday, April 19 — Clark Fork Make It at the Library, 2 p.m.; kids make a variety of age appropriate projects. Program is held at the East Bonner County Library’s Clark Fork branch, 601 Main St.

- Wednesday, April 19 — Lego Club, 2 p.m. Create with open Lego play for kids of all ages.

- Thursday, April 20 — Little Mozart Class, 9:45 a.m. An eight-week series in-progress with instructor and Spokane Symphony flutist Jennifer Slaughter, class is a partnership between the library and the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint. For more information contact the Music Conservatory at 265-4444 or mcs@sandpointconservatory.org.

- Thursday, April 20 — Poetry Writing Workshop, 3:30 p.m.; for elementary school aged kids. Contact Suzanne at the East Bonner County Library District’s Sandpoint branch for more information, 263-6930, ext. 1211.

- Saturday, April 22 — Computer class on computer basics, 8:15 a.m. sharp. Learn about the parts of a computer, computer terminology, memory, navigation and accessibility. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Class is held at the East Bonner County Library District’s Sandpoint branch, 1407 Cedar. Information, 263-6930.

- Saturday, April 22 — Hunting for spring mushrooms, 2 p.m. Join us for a presentation and a question-and-answer session with Tim Gerlitz of the North Idaho Mycological Association (AKA, North Idaho Mushroom Club). Learn all about mushrooms: What’s safe to eat, and what might be growing in your backyard. The program will be held at the East Bonner County Library District’s Clark Fork branch, 601 N. Main St. For more information, call 208-266-1321.

Marcy Timblin is in charge of public relations, marketing and community development for the East Bonner County Library District. She can be reached at 208-263-6930, ext. 1204.